Police could add £20,000 hi-tech drones to their arsenal

One of the new generation of police drones that may be in the offing (Image: Evolve Dynamics)

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“It offers a unique perspective on the world and can have hours of endurance.

“The Sky Mantis can operate in torrential rains and incredibly strong winds, it’s unique because of its dual camera and it can be put on a tether which feeds it data and electricity.

The current generation of police drone (Image: Evolve Dynamics)

"What's more the tether can be released remotely.

"It then has a further 30 minutes flying time, like the police's current drone, should they wish to investigate something."

Special Sgt Kevin Taylor said: "Lincolnshire Police are currently evaluating a number of UAV for various manufacturers with a view to expanding the number of fully trained remote pilots while also looking to benefit from the emerging advances in technology."

The police drone team currently however have about 300 call-outs a year.

During one incident last year dramatic footage captured the moment police used a drone to capture alleged deer poachers hiding in a wood.

The suspected poachers could be seen in their car who police claim were trying to hide from them in the pitch black in Beckingham near Gainsborough on Friday, October 19.

However, police were able to track them down using thermal technology.

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The drone went up into the sky and picked out the alleged poachers from their heat which allowed the officers on foot to be directed straight to them.

After circling the edge, officers found them with the help of police dogs in just minutes.